Young Artist Project Application and Program Details
Young Artist Project Spring 2025 Session
The Young Artist Project (YAP) is a program for dedicated young musicians, designed to hone their passion for chamber music. The Spring 2025 YAP Session is open to string and piano players ages 10-20.
Program Dates:
Saturdays: January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, March 1, March 8, March 15, 2025
Your ensemble’s weekly warm-up, coaching, and rehearsal will take place on each of the Saturdays above at one of the following times:
• Morning Session: 9:45 AM – 1:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Session assignments will be determined based on student and coach availability.
Schedule:
Morning Session:
• Warm-up before coaching: 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
• Coaching: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Post-coaching Rehearsal: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Session:
• Warm-up before coaching: 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
• Coaching: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• Post-coaching: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
All coachings and rehearsals will take place at:
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
9300 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207
Tuition:
$400 per student
* note that the Friends of Chamber Music offer full scholarships to four selected chamber ensembles each session.
Results of the selected ensembles will be announced January 8.
Audition Video Requirements:
To apply, submit 1–2 solo video recordings that best showcase your abilities and musicianship.
* Accepted platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or Google Drive
• Submit links via the online application form or email them to: jackie@chambermusic.org
Important Deadlines:
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
• Do not forget to pay the $35 application fee following this link and choosing the YAP Application fee in check out.
Please note that placement in an ensemble is not guaranteed as it depends on the applicant pool. Key considerations include, but is not limited to: balance of instrumentation based on repertoire, match of skill levels, scheduling availability, etc.
If accepted, tuition payment of $400 will be billed prior to the start of the session (unless you are selected for the FCMKC YAP Scholarship).
Questions?
For questions about the Young Artist Project, please contact:
Jackie Lee, Young Artist Project Director
jackie@chambermusic.org
